BIO-401 Economic Botany

GER: NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
Prerequisite: BIO-101, BIO-102 or BIO-111
Introduction to plant biology as it pertains to human society. Topics include: life cycles, structure/function relationships, and uses of plants in society. Emphasis on medicinally and economically important plants. Lab exercises reflect the importance of plants as sources of food, fiber, and medicine. 4 credits.